Sexism in Science
Seven women were part of a trailblazing network of feminist scientists in the Boston area during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.
Smart City Mobility
Gridlocked streets, honking horns, and polluted air—modern city life often feels like a daily battle against time and space. With half the world’s population projected to live in cities by 2050, the pressure on transport systems is reaching a breaking point.
Designing AI That Keeps Human Decision-Makers in Mind
As artificial intelligence takes off, how do we efficiently integrate it into our lives and our work?
Supplier Scorecards vs. Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets are usually the first tool used to manage suppliers, and the first to become a liability. Important updates get buried. Repeat supplier problems start popping up.
‘Cold Spray’ 3D Printing Technique Proves Effective for Bridge Repair
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Members of the UMass Amherst and MIT research team pose next to the 3D-printed patch. Haden Quinlan (front, kneeling) of the Center for Advanced Production Technologies at MIT, is one of the researchers leading MIT’s efforts on the project.
More than half of the nation’s 623,218 bridges are showing significant deterioration.
Simulations Reveal Secrets to Strengthening Carbon Fiber
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ORNL researchers have found a way to double the tensile strength of carbon-fiber composites by reinforcing the material with a thin layer of PAN nanofibers. A human hair is approximately 100 times wider than one of these fibers.
Stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum, carbon fiber is a staple in aerospace and high-performance vehicles. Now, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have found a way to make it even stronger.
Transforming Audits With AI
For quality heads, compliance officers, auditors, and engineering leaders, audits have been a time-consuming, resource-intensive process, yet necessary to build resilient operations, prevent costly failures, and maintain competitive advantage.
The Ethics of Choice
In this article I’m exploring the need for ethics in systems thinking using the ideas of Heinz von Foerster and Russell Ackoff. The two come from different traditions within systems thinking.
New 3D Chips Could Make Electronics Faster, More Energy-Efficient
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Researchers have developed a new fabrication process that integrates high-performance gallium nitride transistors onto standard silicon CMOS chips in a way that’s low-cost and scalable.
The advanced semiconductor material gallium nitride (GaN) will likely be key for the next generation of high-speed communication systems and the power electronics needed for state-of-the-art data centers.
Streamlined Transition From Scan-to-CAD
Streamlining the transition from scan-to-CAD involves selecting the right tool set for reverse engineering.